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How to Say "overall" in Spanish

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global

glo-BAL/ɡloˈβal/

adjectiveB2general
Use 'global' when referring to a comprehensive or worldwide perspective, often used in contexts like analysis, impact, or trends.
An illustration showing three distinct items—a red square, a yellow triangle, and a blue star—all being contained within a single large, green basket, symbolizing an overall collection.

Examples

Hicimos un análisis global de la situación de la empresa.

We conducted an overall analysis of the company's situation.

Necesitamos una estrategia global para solucionar el déficit.

We need an overall strategy to solve the deficit.

El informe ofrece una visión global de los gastos.

The report offers a complete view of the expenses.

Placement

Like many Spanish adjectives, 'global' usually comes after the noun it describes: 'un análisis global', not 'un global análisis'.

conjunto

/kon-HOON-toh//konˈxunto/

adjectiveB2general
Use 'conjunto' when referring to something that is shared, combined, or applies to a group as a whole, like a joint decision or a collective effort.
Two hands, one light-skinned and one darker-skinned, gripping the same red apple, symbolizing a joint or shared action.

Examples

Fue una decisión conjunta de los dos directores.

It was an overall decision by the two directors.

El proyecto requirió un esfuerzo conjunto de varios departamentos.

The project required a combined effort from several departments.

Agreement

As an adjective, 'conjunto' must agree in number and gender with the noun it modifies: 'esfuerzo conjunto' (masculine singular), 'decisión conjunta' (feminine singular), 'acciones conjuntas' (feminine plural).

Mixing Adjective/Adverb

Mistake: “Hicieron el trabajo conjunto.”

Correction: Hicieron el trabajo conjuntamente (or: hicieron un trabajo conjunto). If you mean 'together' or 'jointly,' the adverb 'conjuntamente' is often clearer.

Global vs. Conjunto

Learners often confuse 'global' and 'conjunto'. Remember that 'global' refers to a broad, often worldwide, scope (like an overall picture), while 'conjunto' implies something shared or combined, affecting a group as a whole.

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